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My steering wheel would shake, move up and down, make clicking and knocking noises as I am driving. When I hit a speed bump the noises get worse in my steering wheel and the shaking and moving gets worse. Took my car to Kia dealership they fixed it & I paid around $80. Now I found there's a recall on the cufflinks in the steering wheel. Kia knew about this problem and didn't notify me & charged me to fix it. The only reason I found out about it was my car wouldn't start and I had my car towed to Kia & asked about other recalls. I had my engine replaced due to recall & I have extended warranty on the engine replacement. But Kia doesn't want to replace my starter. Sound familiar" Kia did the same thing to me with my steering wheel, they made me pay to fix the steering wheel and now say I can get reimbursed and there's a recall. Now they want me to pay for the starter but my engine had a recall which replaced the starter and battery. Kia replaced 5 out 7 batteries when they replaced the recalled engines. I will try to get reimbursed from Kia for the steering wheel repairs now that I found out there's a recall on the shaking steering wheel. But I couldn't find the recall online anywhere" I bought my Kia in 2019 and I've had problems ever since I bought it! Kia wants me to pay for it out of pocket and then they tell me it's a recall later on so I can get reimbursed!
I was going down a road in my town lpga in daytona beach, when all of a sudden I heard this weird sound then my accelerating stopped even though I had my foot on the gas. The car engine would not accelerate even though I had my foot on the gas it finally slowed down where I came to a complete stop got to the side of the road and all of my engine sensor lights came on and my car engine will not roll over or even start my battery just turns on. It's as if it's just stopped working completely no one has given me a answer the tow driver is the one who told me that Kia Optimas were having recall issues on they're cars with exact problems like mine. I love my Optima I take really good care of it so it really hurts that there isn't much I can do about my car.
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving making a left or right turn, a clicking sound occurred coming from the steering wheel. The contact also stated that when the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway, there was a rattling sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact called herb chambers Kia of burlington (93 cambridge St, MA-3A, burlington, MA 01803) and informed the dealer of the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not subjected to a recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be repaired due to the repair and diagnostic fees. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
While driving, there was play in the steering wheel causing the steering wheel to feel loose while driving over bumpy roads. There was also a clicking sound coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was not responding properly to the movement of the steering wheel. Plastic steering couple needed to be replaced at the cost of the part and 3 labor hours.
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving, there was play in the steering wheel causing the steering wheel to feel loose while driving over bumpy roads. There was also a clicking sound coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was not responding properly to the movement of the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independnent mechanic who was not able to duplicate the issue without referring the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not covered since there was no recall and the warranty had expired. They also said the issue might be with a coupling pin in the steering system. The dealer Kia of huntington (1720 E. jericho turnpike, huntington station, NY 11743, (631) 546-0200) was contacted and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,000.
- Huntington, NY, USA
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Kia kirby ventura has removed (2) or more active dangerous recalls from VIN# of the vehicle that is unfortunately in my nane. Recall 1, steering wheel mdps unit. I have a letter notification dated April 24 2017 no recall#. plus recall 18V363000 air bag control unit that should apply but never received recall notice. Recall#17V224 engine stall/freeze issue I have recall notifice plus a notice from the United States district court for the central district of California abt specific recall that does effect car. I made 2 attempts at Kia kirby ventura last year, before covid19, to get engine recall fixed car was experiencing symptoms as described almost casued serious accidents on freeway. I was denied by service manager david bodjanac since dealership, during 2nd visit to have engine recall fixed, Kia kirby ventura removed recall from VIN# asked me where did I get recall notice from? engine issue not fixed. Fast forward to today, thurs 10/15/20 early evening im coming up to corner engine stalled twice as I was slowing down approching, turning. Luckily I was driving at slower rate of speed. Coming out of turn car ultimatly made into my parking lot w/out crashing luckily no one was out walking. Engine car froze. Luckily in front of parking space, managed to force car in parking spot. Now disputing w/Kia kirby ventura, sm david bodjanac, who denied engine recall or any recall. Kia kirby ventura service w/undoubtedly tell me issue w/car has nothing to do w/any recalls. Had I been on fwy which I drive on 2, 3 times a day or been driving at higher rate of speed on street as I was I would have been killed. Kirby Kia ventura said they w/give 0 for car not running due to recall but still in good condition fully loaded. If car running they mite give me $5500-$6000max..per kb not running cars value $6923- $8852 in fair condition /mechanical issues & $7851-$9790 in good condition.
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 20 mph and making a right turn, he heard an abnormal popping sound prior to the air bag warning light illuminating. Upon inspection, the contact became aware that the horn had popped out of place and was raised inside of the steering wheel which made the horn defective. Despite the failure, the contact drove the vehicle his residence. The contact called South shore Kia (1128 sunrise hwy, copiague, NY 11726) and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000. The VIN was not available.
I was driving down the road doing about 45 when I heard a small pop & all my dash lights came on & I lost everything. Car clicks when trying to restart but does not start. Oil light, battery light, eps light & check engine light stay on now. I was told there is a recall on these cars and would like to get it fixed asap as it's my only transportation.
Flexible steering coupling failed. Poorly designed rubber coupling disintegrates at less than 80K miles. This creates one inch or more of play in the steering wheel and makes a loud clunking noise.
The contact's wife owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while his grand-daughter was driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed to operate as needed. The contact was unaware if any warning light illuminated when the failure occurred. The contact's grand-daughter took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a defective power steering. The dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
The steering has play in it. It clicks. When driving, the tiniest bump causes a clanking, rattle throughout the steering column, and steering wheel. Causes loss of control at times.
The gearbox yoke plug detaches whenever you drive and hit a bump or pothole causing the steering wheel to make a noise. The noise worsens as you drive no matter if you're turning a corner but especially when driving over any type of rough or bumpy road condition. You can hear the noise in the steering even when you're stationary and are turning the wheel. There apparently is a recall on this same component for earlier Kia Optima's years and beyond, but not on the 2013.
I started noticing a sound coming from steering wheel sounds like a clank or clunck when I move steering wheel back and forth moving or not still makes sound when I hit bumps in road it makes sound it doesn't matter if car is on or off moving or still it still does it, it's got worse the noise is louder and happens more times now.
The steering wheel makes a wear noise, like parts are getting loose when I move the steering wheel the lightest. It sounds dangerous and not safe at all. It also sounds when driving no matter the surface.
When I'm driving at any speed and on any surface driving over the slightest bump the steering wheel makes a clanking sound also the car is pulling to the right my front tires are wearing out on the upperoutside of the tire the part of tire that touches the road. I have looked on web to see if anyone else has had a issue with this what I found was that it may be the steering coupler. It's getting worse I'm afraid it's not going to turn one of these days because of what's going on.
After having work done on the last recall, I noticed there is a rattling near the steering wheel on every bump in the road I hit. It doesn't matter how big or small. The steering wheel shakes and the rattling has since then gotten louder and worse. I fear there is something loose either within the steering wheel and components or the bars underneath. I cannot seem to find exactly what it is but its on the front driver side of the car. It is only happening while the vehicle is in motion.
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- Albuquerque, NM, USA